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PAGE 6 PAGE 10 Chemical Agent Fundamentals Awareness Training Trainer Instructions Attention-getter: Use the following information to get the attention of attendees: Chemical weapons and commercially available hazardous materials have been used by terrorists to cause mass casualties and to publicize the potential risk to the public of a chemical incident. Qualifications for Training/Comfort Level: The trainer should complete a “trainer” in-service on how to use the equipment, complete forms and conduct training prior to conducting this course. This course focuses only on the fundamentals of chemical agents. Equipment Needed: PowerPoint projector or An overhead projector or Video tape or DVD player Applicable Departments to Train: This training provides basic awareness to any employee who may become involved in an incident involving radiological materials or ionizing radiation. Your facility should have completed an assessment to determine which specific departments and individuals might be in that category. Main departments where training is required include the following: Maintenance Housekeeping Security Other Ancillary and non-clinical staff Time Requirement: It will take approximately 30 minutes to train. Explanation of Handouts: You are provided with handouts to give each employee. The page titled “Goals Objectives” begins the handout pages to be copied and given to attendees. Use the power point slides or the VHS/DVD material to aid in your training. Frequency: This course should be taught initially, prior to any decontamination drills or incidents, and annually (as a minimum) thereafter, unless the employee is assigned to a job, which does not require them to participate in radiological emergency efforts. Class Size: There is no size limit for this course. Student Evaluation: There will be a multiple choice test following the completion of all units. Certification: Fill out certificates for attendees and hand out at the end of the course.